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By Conrad Ward, November 17, 2024
Moswetuset Hummock Marker
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1 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, North Quincy — Moswetuset Hummock — Quincy Shore Reservation —
Before colonial times, Native Americans would have seen creeks and wetlands here in Quincy Bay, which provided them with abundant sources of food: shellfish, fish, waterfowl, and migratory birds — even whales. They lived here during spring and . . . — — Map (db m308383) HM
2 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Wompatuck State Park — Chief Wompatuck —
Josiah Wompatuck was born in 1627. He was the son of Chief Chikataubut of the Massachusetts tribe. In 1633, Chief Chikataubut died of smallpox and Wompatuck was taken in and raised by his uncle, a member of the Wampanoag tribe. Wompatuck became . . . — — Map (db m308387) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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